Ribbon cabinet and winding machine.



L. W. WORSHAM & J. A. HAUTIER.

RIBBON CABINET AND WINDING MACHINE.

APPLICATION FILED JAN. 15. 1914-.

Patented 4, 1915.

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LOUIS W. \VORSHAM AND JOSEPH. A. I-IAUTIER, 0F HOUSTON, TEXAS; SAID WORSHAM ASSIGNOR TO SAID I-IAUTIER.

V RIBBON CABINET AND WINDING MACHINE.

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Be it known that we, LoUIs W. WORSHAM and JOSEPH A. HAUTIER, citizens of the improvements in a combination ribbon cabinet and winding machine.

The object of the invention is to provide a device ofthe character described wherein ribbons, such as are used on typewriters, adding machines, cash registers and like machines may be stored in bulk on large reels and from which said ribbon may be quickly transferred to individual machine spools, when desired. At the present time ribbons of this character are manufactured and wound upon the spools from which they are used, by the manufacturer, and so furnished to the dealer and in order to keep a complete stock the dealer must keep on hand all ofthe different colored ribbons, and ribbons formed of combination of colors, wound on spools to suit the different kinds of machines on which said ribbons are used. On account of the great variety of colors, combination of colors and qualities and grades of inking of the ribbons and in view of the further fact that each type of machine has its own peculiar type of spool, a complete stock of ribbons would not only be very expensive but also very bulky and cumbersome.

In ordinary use there are purple, black, blue, green and brown record ribbon and the same colors of copy ribbon; also the combinations of-purple and red, black and red, blue and red, green and red, and brown and red record and the like'combinations of colors of copy ribbon; also black and purple,'blue and purple record ribbon and black and purple and blue and purple copy ribbon:;- also black record and purple copy, black copy and purple record, blue record and purple copy, blue copy and purple record, blue and black record, blue andblack copy, blue record and black copy, blue copy and black record and green and black record. Each of those different colored ribbons have different grades of inking,light,

medium and heavy and furthermore each color and grade must be wound on spools Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented May 4:, 1915.

Application filed January 15,1914. SeriaI No. 812.239.

such as are used on the. different types of machines. From the foregoing it is appar ent that in order to keep on hand a complete stock of'all the different kinds of ribbon used, WOUIld on spools which can be used on the difierent styles of machines now in common use, it would require a considerable investment and furthermore would require the keeping of a large supply of stock on hand some of which is infrequently called for by the consumer. It is now the custom to discard the spool when the ribbon of a machine has become worn out and purchase a new one with each new ribbon, although the spool may be fit for re-use.

It is the object of this invention to provide a device of the character described wherein thedealer can keep the different kinds of ribbon stored, wound in reels, and whereby the desired kind of ribbon may be wound upon the machine spools as it is used. This is entirely practical inasmuch as nearly all of the typewriter ribbon now used is onehalf (1}) inch in width, the only difference in the use of ribbons by difierent machines consisting in different lengths and different designs of spools used.

With the above and other objects in view, the invention has particular relation to certain novel features of construction,'operation and arrangement of parts, an example of which is given in this specification and illustrated' in the accompanying drawings, wherein n Figure 1 is a side elevation of the complete device. Fig. 2 is a plan view thereof. Fig. 3 is a sectional end view thereof. Fig. at is a fragmentary side elevation of the winding device. Fig. 5 is a sectional end View of the drive shaft thereof. Fig. 6 shows the spool driving spindle and its operative connections. Fig. 7 shows a ribbon reel mounted in its supporting bearings. Figs. 8 and 9 show plan and elevational views, respectively, of, said bearings and Figs. 10 and ll'show plan and edge views, respectively, of'the hub ofv said ribbon reel.

lleferring now more particularly to the drawings, wherein like numerals of refer-' ence designate similar parts in each of the figures, the numeral 1 refers to a box-like casing having the covering 2 hinged thereon by means of the hinges 3, 3. This covering is provided witha latch 4, of any desired l 1 n, by means of WhlCh it may be secured in closed position. The casing 1 is provided with a plurality of transverse partitions 5, which extend vertically and are spaced a uniform distance apart. The number of these partitions may be varied in accordance with the amount of stock which it is desired to carry, and the partitions are spaced apart a sufficient distance to permit a ribbon reel, such as 6, to be passed edge wise between any two partitions. The casing is usually of suilicient width to admit two reels of ribbon in each space, as shown in Fig. 8. Each reel is wound upon a disk like hub 7 having a central orifice 8 and this hub rotates on the short shaft 9. Thesides of the partitions 5 have U-shaped bearings 10 secured thereto, the bearings of the facing sides of any two partitions being correspondingly arranged, so as t'o receive' the respective ends of the shaft 9 upcnwhich the corresponding reel rotates. The open end of the bearing 10 is above,so that a reel may be readily 'rem'oved'or lifted out of the casing, the ends of the shaft' 9 readily'sliding out of the bearingyand it is apparent that a reel may be as readily replaced in the casing and when so replacedthe respective ends of the shaft 9 will rest in the lower-end of'said bearing 10. The particular form of bearing, however as well as the particular means of supporting the same, may be varied, but thepartitions 5 are thought to be preferable inasmuch as they will serve to prevent the wabbling of the reels 6 and will cause them to rotate true." l

Each side of the covering 2 is provided with a row of slots 11 of sufficient length and width to prevent the free end of the ribbons forming the reels 6 to pass therethrough. A slot is provided for each reel and is'in alinement therewith, and if it is so desired a label, indicating the character of ribbon, may be secured on the covering 2 opposite each slot, as indicated in Fig. 2.

Secured to the ends of the casing and upstanding therefrom are the bars 12, 12

whose upper ends'a'reconnectedby the rod 13. Thesebars are provided to support the rotatable drive shaft'l l which has bearing therein. I This shaft has a crank 15 fixed to one end thereof for the purpose of driving the same, although it is obvious that it may be motor driven if it is so desired. 'Slidably mounted onthe shaft 141 ]S the on spin" gear wheel 16 having the extended hub 17. The shaft 14 may be'polygonal in cross section in which case the opening through the hub 17 will be of a corresponding shape. In case the shaft 1a is circular in cross section the spur gear wheel'ltl" will be keyed thereto. In all cases said gear wheel is slidable on the shaft but rotates'therewith.

A frame-18 is" provided having two depending forks 19, 19.- The upper end of the 05 i frarneis slid'able onthe M6113 and the lower it p . gear wheel 16. This gear wheel 20 is fixed on an axle .21 which rotates in suitable bearings in the prongs 19, 19 and said axle is extended forming a spindle 22. This spindle is provided to receive the ribbon spool 24, of the typewriter. Said spool has a central opening whichreceives the spindle 22 and said spindle is tapered or frusto-conical in form sothat when the spool is placed thereon'it wedges on the spindle and will rotate therewith. The central opening of the different spools vary and in some cases it will be necessary to slip a bushing, such as 25, over the spindle to insure a tight fit of the spool thereon.

Rotation may be imparted to the shaft 14: through the crank 15 as this rotation will be transmitted to the spindle 22, and the spool carried thereby, through the gear then be manually started on the spool and V the crank 151then-turned until the desired quantity of ribbon is wound on the spool.

The winding device may, of course, be

geared sothat any desired number of turns of the crank 15 will'fill the spool. Fixed to the frame 18 are two guides 26, 26 one on each side which. are alined with the spool 24- and also with slots 11 on the corresponding side of the covering 2 and these guides form tracks over which the ribbon passes in winding onto the spool from the reel.

5 In'order to lock the windin device against movement relative to the shaft 14 we'haveiprovided a latch 27 which is pivoted to'the hub 17. One end of this latch has an inwardly extending catch 28 which is adapted to project through a corresponding opening on the hub 17. The other end of the latch is extended and seats on a resilient member 29. 1 Shaft 14 has a plurality of notches 30 spaced apart therealong, said notches corresponding :in number and spac-v ing to the slots 11-011 either side of the cover .2 and the catch 28 is normally held, by the resilient member 29, in engagement with one of said notches. hen it is desired to move the winding device along the shaft 14: the extended end of latch '27 may be depressed the catch 28thus withdrawn from its corresponding notch. The device may thenpbe moved to the desired point and the latch released and the catch 28 will be forced into engagement with the alined notch 30 by the member 29 and the winding device locked against movement relative to the shaft 14:. 7

While we have shown only one form of this device it is apparent that the mechanical structure thereof may be varied without departing from the principle of the invention and we hereby reserve the right to make such modifications in the structure thereof as will not depart from the scope of the appended claims.

'VVhat we claim is;

1; A device of the character described including a casing, means carried thereby whereon a ribbon reel may bemounted, a

winding device carried by the casing, said device embodying a spindle and a means for rotating the same, said spindle being adapted to receive and rotate a spool whereon the ribbon from said reel is wound, said winding device being adjustable relative to the casing so as to be brought into alinement with the said reel.

'2. A device of the character described including a casing, means in said casing for rotatably mounting a ribbon reel and a winding device in connection with the casing, said device embodying a rotatable spool support and means for rotating said support, said winding device'being adjustable relative to the said reel.

3. A device of the character described including a casing, means in said casing whereon is mounted a ribbon reel, a winding device adjustable relative to the casing and ribbon reel, said device embodying a rotatable spool support and a means for rotating the same, said support being provided to receive and rotate a spool whereon the ribbon from said reel is wound.

4. A device of the character described including a casing; means in said casing whereon a ribbon reel may be mounted; a winding device adjustable relative to the casing, said device embodying a rotatable spindle and means for rotating the same; said spindle being provided to receive and rotate a spool whereon is wound ribbon from said reel and a means for locking the winding device against adjustment relative to the casing.

5. A device of the character described including a casing, a winding device in connection therewith, said casing and winding device being adjustable relative to each other, a ribbon reel support in said casing, a rotatable spool support operatively con nected with said winding device, said spool support being adapted to receive and r0- tate a spool whereon is wound ribbon delivered from said reel.

6. A device of the character described including a casing, a winding device in c0nne0- whereby it may be brought SUCCBSSl VGly lIltOQI alineinent with said ribbon reels.

7. A device of the character described including a casing, a plurality of reel supports therein between which reels of ribbon may be mounted, a covering for the casing,"

said covering being provided with slots opposite the reels through which the ribbon may pass from saidreels, a winding device mounted on. the casings and adjustable back and forth relative thereto whereby it may be brought into alinement with the ribbon reels successively, a rotatable spool support operatively connected with the winding device and adapted to receive and rotate a spool whereby said ribbon is wound on said spool.

8. A device of the character described including a casing, a plurality of reel supports therein between which reels of ribbon may be mounted, a covering for the casing, said covering being provided with slots opposite the reels through which the ribbon may pass from said reels, a winding device mounted on the casing and adjustable back and forth relative thereto, a rotatable spool support operatively connected. with the winding device and provided to receive and.

rotate a spool whereby said ribbon is wound on said spool and a guide carried by the winding device and movable therewith over which said ribbon passes from its reel to said spool.

9. A device of the character described including a casing, a plurality of reel supports therein, ribbon reels mounted in said supports, said reels, when mounted, being in alinement, a winding device mounted on the casing and adjustable back and forth relative thereto so as to be brought succes sively into alinement with said reels, a rotatable spool support operatively connected with the winding device and provided, to receive and rotate a spool, whereby said ribbon is wound on said spool and a guide carried by the winding device and movable therewith, over which said ribbon passes from the reel to said spool.

10. A device of the character described including a casing, a plurality of reel supports therein, ribbon reels mounted in said supports, the supports being arranged so as to bring said reels, when mounted, into alinement, a covering for the casing, said covering being provided with slots opposite the ribbon reels, through which the ribbon may pass from said reels, a winding device mounted on the casing and adjustable back and forth relative thereto so as to be brought successively into alineinent With said ribbon reels a means for locking said Winding device in a fixed position relative to 'the' casing, a rotatable spool support operatively connected With the Winding device and provided 'to'receive and rotate a spool whereby saidribbo'ni's Wound on'said spool and a guide carried by the Winding device and movableth'erewith overwhich said ribbon passes fromits'r'eel'tosaid spool.

11. 111 combination "a stock cabinet, reels niounted'thereinfa supporting bar; and a Winding 'deviceunounted on said bar and so'constructedas to fiermit said Winding device to be brought into alinement'with any desired reel in s'aid'cabine'tf 12. The combination'ivith a ribbon cabinet'and reels mounted therein, of a'avinding Copies of this patent may be obtained for five cents each, by addressing the Qcmmissioner of Patents,

. x'tflflff' "I!" :j"' T and means for revolving ugasa device mounted on said cabinet in such manner that any of said reels and saidavindi'ng device may" be brought into aline nent one ivith theothr.

'13. Theo0rnbination with a'ribbon cabinet and reels mounted therein, of aiv'inding fdevic'e mounted on sald'cablnet 1n such'mannerthat said reels and winding device may ought into ahnenient one w th the other renew to the other.

nainesto' this specification in the presence of two subscribing witnes ss'l LOUIS XV. "WVORSHAM. JQSEPH A. 'HAUTIER. Witnesses: i} v MAr'MoNTsoimnY, CJ CAnrEiirfizQ 

